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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 01-25 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER CONNISSION JANUARY 25, 1989 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES 7 P. X. CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary Heitzig at 7:05 P.M. ROLL CALL Members present: Allen Anderson, David Ault, Marie Castle, Edward Commers, Mary Heitzig, Mona Hintzman, Dennis Kueng Everett Lindh, Barbara Sexton Members absent and excused: Ron Christensen, Tony Kuefler, Neil Smeaton Members absent and unexcused: Benjamin Chatelle, John Lescault Also present: Jean Schiebel APPROVAL OF XIAUTES Motion by Ed Commers, seconded by Dennis Kueng to approve the minutes of November 30, 1988 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Heitzig stated she received correspondence from Chief Judge Lindberg regarding the appointment of David Ault. Mr. Ault's term will be from 1 -5 -89 to 12 -1 -92. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the expiration of Jean Schiebel's appointment. Correspondence from the Chief Judge to Chairperson Heitzig asked if Allen Anderson and Marie Castle would seek reappointment. Their terms expire on 2- 14 -89. Allen Anderson has indicated that he would be seeking reappoint- ment and Marie Castle will not, as she has moved out of Brooklyn Center. A letter to the Chief Judge Lindberg will be sent indicating that inform- ation. More correspondence from Judge Lindberg indicate that applications have been received from Dennis Snook, Ulysses Boyd, and Beverly Wolfe, The Administrative Assistant was notified by phone today that Mr. Snook will be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Donn Escher's appointment. Chairperson Heitzig stated that a letter to Rita Seymour, Brooklyn Center Post editor, was sent informing her of tonight's Charter Commission Annual Meeting. 0 0 A"UAL REPORT Motion by Nona Hintzman and seconded by Dennis Kueng to approve the Annual Report as submitted. Passed unanimously. Copies to the Chief Judge and City Clerk will be sent. AUDIT REPORT Notion by Mona Hintzman, seconded b y Barbara Sexton to approve the Audit Report as submitted. 11OXINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Mona Hintzman, representing the committee of Tony Kuefler, Marie Castle, Ron Christensen and herself, recommended Mary Heitzig for Chairperson, Mona Hintzman for Vice Chairperson, and Barbara Sexton for Secretary. Chairman Heitzig called three times for any additional nominations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. Edward Commers moved nominations be closed for Chairperson and to call the question. Motion passed unanimously. Marie Castle moved nominations be closed for Vice Chairperson and to call the question. Notion passed unanimously. Marie Castle moved nominations be closed for Secretary and to call the question. Motion passed unanimously. Therefore, Mary Heitzig will remain as Chairperson, Mona Hintzman will be Vice Chairperson, and Barbara Sexton will remain as Secretary for 1989. COMMITTEE APPOINTI[ENTS Chairperson Heitzig appointed Allen Anderson as Audit Chairperson, Edward Commers as Public Relations Chairperson, and Neil Smeaton as Rules/ Parliamentarian. OLD BUSINESS *Re(-,nQ Pub11r._aP_rvic--e__gf JeAn_3Ljjjebe1 and Dsmn Escher: Chairperson Heitzig read the council resolution passed December 5, 1988, regarding "Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of Jean Schiebel". In summary, Jean Schiebel served on the Charter Commission from December 29, 1979 to December 1, 1988. During that time, she served as Audit Chairperson from 1980 to 1988 and as a member of numerous ad hoc committees throughout her term. Chairperson Heitzig also read the council resolution passed December 5, 1988, regarding "Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of Donn Escher". In summary, Donn Escher served on the Charter Commission from December 12, 1978 to December 1, 1988. During that time, he served as Audit Chairman, Secretary, Vice Chairperson, and Chairperson as well as a member of various ad hoc committees throughout his term. The entire commission wishes to thank these two commissioners for their fine contributions to the Charter Commission. i- -2- 1-25-89 *IiterDret ti,on Rf I <egfslativQ G} e $egardtng Charter CoDm1ssio Chairperson Heitzig stated that she asked for and received an inter- pretation on the recent legislation regarding Charter Commissions from Julian Empson, Local and Urban Affairs, Basically what the change allowed was if a charter commission was inactive, it could dissolve itself with a 3/4 vote of its members. Chairperson Heitzig reiterated that this was the only legislative change affecting Charter Commissions last year. Commissioner Allen Anderson inquired if copies of the most recent Charter are dated 1986. The Administrative Assistant stated this was the date of the last complete printing of the charter, although there have been updates made to it with appropriate pages being sent from the City Clerk's office. IIEV BUSI]N'ESS Motion by Edward Commers to increase the Administrative Assistant's salary from $12.50 per hour to $13.50 per hour. Bennis Kueng suggested $14.00 per hour; Edward Commers concurred; seconded by Marie Castle. Everett Lindh called the question and motion was passed unanimously. NEXT MEETING DATE Upon consensus of the members present, the next Charter Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 1989, at 7 P.M. If anyone feels a need to meet before then, please contact Chairperson Heitzig. ADJOURNNEMT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submit, Carole J. wers, C. P. S, Administr ive Assistant Chair: Mary Heitzig Secretary: Barbara Sexton -3- 1-25-89